A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Nolan Swickler: OF/RHP, (2024) Livonia Churchill, MI. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. (72.9 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small stride. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic projectable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 80 mph; shows consistent hands, developing feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fielded the ball one hand to the side with athletic movement laterally. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed a consistent long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. (Max spin 1874; Avg 1725).
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Nolan Swickler: OF/RHP, (2024) Livonia Churchill, MI. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. (72.9 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small stride. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic projectable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 80 mph; shows consistent hands, developing feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fielded the ball one hand to the side with athletic movement laterally. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed a consistent long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. (Max spin 1874; Avg 1725).